DIALOGUE COMPLETION
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1. Robert: I have to get my car insurance renewed today.
James: ____
Robert: In that case let's go and get them done together.
James: Good idea. Let's meet after lunch. A) My father got mine done last week. B) Is it overdue?
C) I can't come with you. D) So do I.
E) Have you really?
2. Mavis: I hear Steve is looking for another job.
Roger: That's right. ____
Mavis: Don't we all feel like that? Roger: Yes, I suppose we do. A) It will be difficult to replace him.
B) There's a great deal of unpleasantness in his department.
C) He can't get on with the manager. D) We'll miss him a lot.
E) He feels he's badly underpaid.
3. Liz: I missed the Economics class on Monday. Were you there?
Mary: Yes I was. Actually, I looked for you. Liz: ____
Mary: Yes. Shall I lend them to you? A) Has the teacher announced the test results? B) In fact I wasn't feeling well.
C) Did you? Did you take notes? D) Well, I can read it up in the book.
E) I had to finish a paper, so I stayed home all day.
4. Christine: I hear you're going to give a paper at the conference next month.
John: Yes, I am; but I haven’t finished it yet. Christine: ____
John: Well, yes, it is in a sense; but there are still some figures that need checking. A) I'm sure it's nearly finished; I know you. B) As far as I know, no one has.
C) What can I do to help? Who is typing it? D) You seem to have wasted your time on minor
details.
E) Who is chairing your session? Is it definite yet?
5. Stephen: I'm off to a meeting so don't make any appointments for the afternoon. Secretary: ____
Stephen: In that case call him, and give him my apologies.
Secretary: I will do so right away. A) Don't worry, I'll tell the porter.
B) I know. I've already cancelled your afternoon classes.
C) Then can James see your client for you? D) Very well. But you've already arranged to meet
Mr Greene at 3.30.
E) All right. Does the boss know you're going?
6. Richard: Do you think our team has any chance of winning?
Mike: ____
Richard: And good to watch, also. Mike: Yes, let's hope so.
A) The chances are pretty even.
B) Not much. But it looks like being a tough match.
C) The other team seems to have serious problems.
D) Let's wait and see. I'm hopeful.
E) Some of our players aren't really on form at the moment.
7. Deputy Manager: Don’t you think we can start to slow down on the retrenchment policy?
Manager: Why do you say that? You know this is a policy we agreed to follow stringently. Deputy Manager: ____
Manager: Yes but this is a temporary success. Clearly we are soon going to face a severe recession.
A) Already there is widespread unrest among the workers over wages.
B) I share your view that whatever policies we have adopted must be pursued to the end. C) True; but the situation has improved and our
pre-tax profits have tripled.
D) In view of the production growth we have achieved we must recruit more personnel to meet this demand.
E) Not if such a policy causes us to fail behind our competitors in the market.
8. Dr. Hutchinson: For this operation did you use the new techniques you described in your last article?
Surgeon: Yes I did; and I must confess I’m fully satisfied with the results.
Dr. Hutchinson: So this looks like a new breakthrough in surgery. Congratulations. Surgeon: ____
A) On the contrary, that particular article aroused a great deal of interest in medical circles. B) Don’t be so enthusiastic. I’m somewhat
disappointed.
C) As you say, there are still various problems to be solved.
D) Well, thanks, but there is still scope for further improvements.
E) Even so, it is time we revised our medical techniques as thoroughly as possible.
9. John: When is the deadline for bids for the new highway
Tom: I don’t know exactly, but its probably nearly two months off.
John: ____
Tom: True. In that case I think we shouldn’t even consider making a bid at all.
A) This is a grand project for getting us into the forefront of the industry.
B) Well that gives us ample time to prepare the feasibility report.
C) One of the advantages is that we are already familiar with the terrain.
D) Good. We can easily get everything worked out by then.
E) Actually that’s hardly long enough considering the number of issues involved in the project.
10. Larry: What is your own reaction to the jury’s verdict on the case?
Kathy: Well the evidence presented against him at the trial wasn’t adequate enough to convict him.
Larry: ____
Kathy: No. I have a feeling deep down that he really is guilty.
A) No, but you are not convinced of his innocence, are you?
B) That’s right. They should have brought forward more substantial evidence.
C) True. My own reaction was rather mixed too. D) Actually the man must have committed the
murder quite unassisted.
E) How have you reached that conclusion? 11. Robert: How are the negotiations progressing?
Malcolm: On the whole, fairly well; various issues have been settled.
Robert: ____
Malcolm: It’s too soon yet to be so hopeful. A) The peace talks, then, are doomed to fail. B) But that was last week.
C) I didn’t realize they’d be so adamant about their demands.
D) I think you should have taken a firmer stand. E) That’s good news; the end’s in sight then. 12. Peter: I hear Mr. Lewis is holding yet another meeting today.
Tony: Yes. At 3 o’clock sharp. Peter: _____
Tony: You might be right. But perhaps he just wants to give us more detailed information about it.
A) I’ve no idea about what’s on the agenda, have you?
B) I reckon he’s more worried about the takeover than he dares to admit.
C) Let’s hope it won’t last more than an hour. D) Is it true that the employees are planning to
go on a strike.
E) Are the office staff expected to attend as well?
13. Dr. Ward: How's that patient of yours doing? Is there any change in his condition yet?
Dr. Simpson: ____
Dr. Ward: So you're starting to be hopeful? Dr. Simpson: I wish I could be. But it's too early yet.
A) It's the most puzzling case I've had in years B) None whatsoever
C) I think perhaps he's just beginning to respond to treatment.
D) No, and there seems to be nothing we can do for him.
E) Oh yes! He's making a remarkable recovery. 14. Andrew: Apparently, the department can take out subscriptions for three more journals. ____ ?
Malcolm: Don't ask me, ask Tony. He's the authority you know.
Andrew: I know he is; but his taste is rather too erudite for most of us.
A) How can we order them B) Have you any suggestions C) Which should we cancel D) Has your article been accepted
E) Have the ones we loaned out come back 15. Mrs Smart: How is Barry getting on in his new job?
Mrs Palmer: Well, he doesn't complain, but clearly he finds it very tiring.
Mrs Smart: ____
Mrs Palmer: Yes, I suppose you're right. A) Can't his uncle help him to a job in the bank? B) Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
C) He's only complaining because he wants some sympathy.
D) That's only natural. He hasn't had time yet to get used to the work.
E) What's the salary like? Is it worth it?
16. Mary: You're looking depressed. What's the matter?
Peter: ____
Marry: Well, It's only Wednesday today. It will be over by the weekend.
Peter: I certainly hope it will.
A) It's the weather! I was planning to go camping at the weekend and just look at the rain B) Nothing really. I was just wondering what I
should do at the weekend
C) I was just wishing it were Friday today D) No, I'm not feeling depressed. I have no
reason to
E) It looks as if I shall have to work overtime for the next month
17. Alan: Have you read Blake's review of the play in The Times?
David: Yes, I have. And I think it's most unfair.
Alan: ____
David: Well, that just shows he hasn't understood the least thing about the play. A) Of course it was. That's what one expects of
review by Blake
B) I have too. It will be interesting to see what other critics say
C) Well, I don't know. In my opinion, it's the best play he's written to date
D) Do you really? I don't know what he really intends to achieve.
E) So do I. His comments on the artificiality of the dialogue in particular are quite unacceptable
18. Secretary : When can you give me the report for typing
Mr. Baines: ____ ?
Secretary : Well; it is, rather
Mr. Baines : Then; I'll do my best to get it to you on Thursday
A) I put it on your desk an hour ago. Haven' t you seen it
B) How about Friday? Or is that late C) It's not very long, is it
D) Some time next week. Will that give you plenty of time
E) The first half is ready. Would you like to make a start with it
19. Son: Has Ankara changed much? Father: ____
Son: Well?
Father: Is that there is a whole new Ankara growing up where before there were only fields?
A) Yes, the parts I knew have changed almost beyond recognition; but the really surprising thing
B) True, you really need to see it for yourself; in fact
C) You won’t believe me if I tell you
D) Well, not the centre so much but once you get to outskirts of the city
E) Another time I’ll take you. I wouldn’t be surprised
20. Mrs. Lawson: You’re looking depressed or frustrated or something.
Mr. Lawson: It’s that big order we’ve been working so hard on for weeks.
Mrs. Lawson: Well? What’s happened? Mr. Lawson: ____
A) They’ve agreed to the terms we offered, so now all is under control.
B) We’ve got it. The agreement was signed today. C) There are still a few details to settle; but the
order, thank goodness, is ours.
D) All’s going fine. The lawyer is drawing up the agreement.
E) Our rivals have pushed in and got the lot. 21. Alison: How was the exhibition? Roger: ____
Alison: Let me know when that will be and I’ll try to join you.
Roger: Yes, do. You’ll enjoy it.
A) Not bad at all. But it’s been quite severely criticised in some quarters.
B) Well worth a visit. In fact I want to go back and look around again at leisure.
C) Excellent. In fact I even bought two pictures. D) Rather disappointing. I’d been warned, but
didn’t take those warnings seriously.
E) There’s some good work on view. Pat’s going again tomorrow.
22. Mrs. Marlowe: Did you get a chance to see that house out at Richmond?
Mr. Marlowe: Yes. It’s light and spacious. Just what we are looking for. But it’s in really bad condition.
Mrs. Marlowe: ____
Mr. Marlowe: Yes. But the cost would be too expensive.
A) Well, can’t we get it repaired and done up? B) Are there no good points?
C) Won’t they bring the price down? D) Is the garden a sizeable one? E) Then I’ll take a look at it tomorrow.
23. Andy: What’s your programme for the weekend?
Barbara: ____
Andy: Really? But you never go to the cinema! Barbara: I know. But this film seems to be one that everyone must see.
A) I don’t know. But I’d rather like to see a show. B) All I’ve fixed so far is to go shopping with
Jane.
C) I’ve not really fixed anything yet. But sometime I’m determined to see that film at the capital.
D) I don’t mind. Perhaps we could go and visit my parents.
E) It doesn’t matter so long as I get a chance to relax.
24. Son: Sales are at an all-time-high at present, so surely we can relax a little now. Father: ____
Son: Which means that whether sales are good or bad we just keep on working.
Father: Right. That’s exactly what I mean. A) Sales never stay constant. They always go up
or down.
B) I reckon it’s my turn to relax, not yours. C) Yes, take a day or two off if you want to. D) Certainly not. Now we work all to keep them
there.
E) It’s up to you. Do you think we can afford to relax?
25. James: I’ll see you at Marray’s lecture. Nigel: I’m not sure that I’m going.
James: _____
Nigel: Then in that case I will.
A) He knows a lot but can’t make anything interesting.
B) What’s he lecturing on anyway? C) I wouldn’t. I didn’t feel I had to.
D) You must. I saw him yesterday and he’s expecting us both.
E) Neither am I. We’ll decide tomorrow.
26. Mrs Martin: I’ve just been reading an article on cosmetic surgery.
Mr Martin: I don’t want to hear about it. It’s just a waste of money.
Mrs Martin: _____
Mr Martin: Perhaps not. But that doesn’t affect my opinion.
A) Ten years from now you may be more interested.
B) A lot of people regard it as money well spent. C) Not everyone agrees with you there.
D) Mrs Surton certainly looks years younger.
E) I’ll leave it here and you can read it.
27. Richard: Are the police still detaining him? Malcolm: Yes, I’m afraid they are. But I just can’t believe he’d do a thing like that.
Richard: _____ Malcolm: So do I.
A) Of course he wouldn’t. I just wish we could find a way of helping him.
B) I’m not sure. I don’t really like him. C) Why do you say that?
D) Do you suppose there’ll be a trial?
E) As far as I know there’s not much evidence against him.
28. Alan: Where’s your computer? You do have one, don’t you?
Mark: _____
Alan: Will that take long?
Mark: I don’t think so; they’ll give me a ring when it’s ready.
A) Yes over there. I was told to take it out of the sun.
B) No, I’ve given it to my brother.
C) Well, I used it so rarely I decided to get rid of it.
D) Not any longer. I didn’t seem able to learn how to use it.
E) Yes, but at present it’s being repaired.
29. Mr Wenthworty: I hope you’ve kept the afternoon free of appointment.
Secretary: _____
Mr Wenthworty: But that cuts right into the afternoon and you know I have next month’s schedule to plan out.
Secretary: I had no choice. It’s the manager who wants to see you.
A) Well, you did tell Mr Bainbridge he could leave early.
B) No, of course I didn’t forget.
C) I thought I had to keep tomorrow free. D) Not quite; you will be busy between three
thirty and four o’clock.
E) All callers have been told you are out of town.
30. Clive: Can you remember a good restaurant? My usual place is fully booked. Graham: _____
Clive: That’s not too important. It is a business lunch. I want somewhere we can talk.
A) What sort of a price range do you have in mind?
B) What’s the occasion? A family get together? C) Is that where we ate together the other
D) Have you tried the new fish restaurant on Exeter Road?
E) I’m afraid I can’t help; I so rarely dine out.
31. Mrs Frazer: I was sorry to hear your mother had been taken ill. How is she doing now?
Mrs Seymour: She’s much better, thank you. She leaves hospital tomorrow.
Mrs Frazer: ____
Mrs Seymour: Yes do. I’m sure she’ll be very pleased to see you.
A) What has actually been the matter with her? B) What a relief that must be to you!
C) Does she really? Wonderful. Then I’ll go and visit her next day.
D) Is there anything I can do to help you? You will let me know if I can, won’t you? E) I suppose everyone is telling her to rest and
take life easy.
32. Paul: I see you’re reading Trevor’s latest novel. What is it like?
Matthew: It is not one of his best. Paul: ____
Matthew: And deservedly so.
A) That seems to be the general opinion. B) I disagree. This is the only one I’ve really
found stimulating.
C) His characters are all types from the underworld.
D) He seems to draw much on Agatha Christie. E) Usually his characterisation is good but the
background is poor.
33. Telephone receptionist: Bengo Kitchen Equipment. Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, there’s something wrong with the fridge I bought from you last year. Telephone receptionist: ____
Customer: Thank you very much. A) How long is it since you had it serviced? B) Have you kept the guarantee?
C) Please explain carefully just exactly what the problem is.
D) Then, I’ll put you through to the Servicing Department.
E) That’s strange, there’s never been a complaint about them before.
34. Secretary: Oh! I’m sorry I didn’t realise there was a meeting going on here. Mr Howard: Well, actually, it’s more or less over. What did you want?
Secretary: ____
Mr Howrad: That’s all right; you can do it right away.
A) I was looking for Mr Stevens. I don’t suppose you’ve seen him, have you?
B) I was just going to check something in one of the files; but I’ll come back later.
C) Nothing really! I just felt like a break. D) I was wondering if you needed something to
drink.
E) Someone said the telephone is out of order. Is that so?
35. James: Let’s eat out tonight. Where would you like to go?
Helen: ____
James: Good idea ! Which one? Helen: The Japanese one.
A) You choose. You eat out more than I do. B) Anywhere, so long as the food is good. C) Will there be time for a quick snack before the
film starts?
D) Well, certainly not that place you took me to last week!
E) Shall we try one of those new foreign restaurants Giles was recommending?
36. Alison: What’s the matter? You’re looking annoyed?
Mavis: I’m feeling annoyed. Alison: ____
Mavis: Well, who do you think? There’s only one person who can get me this angry! A) There is no point in telling me! Just forget it! B) You get annoyed too easily these days. Try to
keep calm.
C) What’s happened now? But perhaps you’d better forget it.
D) Well, tell me about it. Who has been annoying you?
E) Well, who doesn’t find something to get annoyed about these days?
37. Mary: You’re remarkably patient with Pam! Don’t you know she just loves a sympathetic listener?
Sally: ____
Marry: I didn’t realise that. In what way? Sally: In lots of ways. She’s got family problems, money problems and health problems.
A) Yes, I suppose she does. But doesn’t everyone?
B) Yes, perhaps I am. But after all she is my niece.
C) Yes of course I do. But life really has been hard on her.
D) Why do you say that? You know what she’s going through, don’t you?
E) Well, your problems aren’t her problems.
38. Interviewer: To start with, Miss Gibbs, would you like to tell me why you are applying for this post?
Miss Gibbs: Well, I’ve been in my present post now for three years and I feel it is time to make a change.
Interviewer: ____
Miss Gibbs: No, I’m not. But in the case of a first job it usually is.
A) Are you then saying that 3 years is long enough in any one position?
B) Are you unhappy in your present job?
C) Are you experienced in a particular field of the pharmaceutical industry?
D) Surely there must be some other reasons for your desire for a change.
E) Do you feel you have enough experience to be successful in a post like this?
39. Peter: One mustn’t forget that the West has contributed much to the development of the Third World.
Mark: ____
Peter: I suppose you are referring to the fact that the West is benefiting from an ever-expanding market for its goods.
Mark: Yes, I certainly am.
A) Nor should one forget that the Third World has also put a great deal of effort into its own development.
B) I still maintain that the reasons for this are philanthropic as well as political.
C) Yet, remember that in most Third World countries living conditions have got worse over recent decades.
D) True; but in my opinion the reasons have been largely mercenary.
E) The rate of development in some of these countries has been disappointing.
40. Amy: I got the results of the laboratory tests today.
Brenda: I am sure they were good. Amy: ____
Brenda: You don’t have to. I can see it in your face!
A) They certainly were. I shall be able to get my thesis finished within a month.
B) Yes they were; I can’t tell you how relieved I feel.
C) Well, most of them were. One has to be done again.
D) More or less what I expected. Just one turned out to be a surprise. I’ll have to do a bit more research on that.
E) They were indeed. We’ll eat out tonight and celebrate.
41. Brian: Have the police asked for your version of the story yet?
Peter: No, not yet. But they did say I should try to avoid discussing the matter.
Brian: ____
Peter: Did they really? It all seems extremely serious.
A) They’ve been saying that to everyone, but to no effect.
B) Well, we do try not to. But it’s on everyone’s mind.
C) They told me the same thing.
D) I gave my version yesterday. But they didn’t seem interested.
E) But that’s not easy as they very well know.
42. John: Clare seemed very animated! What was she talking to you about?
Brenda: Oh. Her new job. And the people she is working with.
John: ____
Brenda: She may do. Let’s hope so.
A) Does she look like making a success of it this time.
B) What’s she doing there? Is she a receptionist. C) What’s the salary like? Is she satisfied? D) I hope this will prove to be a satisfactory post
for her.
E) I suppose you told her she was lucky to get any job at all.
43. Mr. Robinson: What’s happened to the phone? I’ve been trying to get you all afternoon.
Mrs. Robinson: It is out of order. Mr. Robinson: ____
Mrs. Robinson: I think all the lines in our neighbourhood are being changed.
A) Are you sure? B) Do you know why? C) Since when?
D) When did that happen? E) Who said so?
44. Andrew: How was your holiday in Budapest? Did you find it expensive?
Rogar: ____
Andrew: Really? I didn’t realize you’d even been there before.
Rogar: Oh yes. I was stationed there for nearly five years. I only left in 1993.
A) It’s a most interesting city. You really should see it for yourself.
B) I suppose it was. But I was there on business, so it was all on the firm.
C) I was much too busy to do any shopping. D) There were some beautiful hand-made articles
that you could buy very cheaply.
E) No. But I know the city well, so I can manage cheaply.
45. Edward: I hear Jane has had another novel published. Have you read any of the reviewes?
Barry: No. And frankly I’m not very interested in her any longer.
Edward: ____
Barry: That was true five or six years ago, but not any longer.
A) I overheard Whitten saying this is her best novel ever.
B) Why is that? I thought she was generally regarded as quite the most gifted of our younger novelists.
C) Actually I was planning to include her in my thesis.
D) Is her work really as erudite as so many of your reviews suggest?
E) Would you agree that her early work is largely autobiographical but that she is now using more abstract themes.
46. Jennifer: Can you give me some advice on choosing a programme for my Master’s degree?
Sylvia: ____
Jennifer: What do you mean by that? Money? Sylvia: Well, that too. But more important will be time, energy and effort.
A) What’s your aim in choosing our university? B) Yes; but I need to know how much you are
prepared to give.
C) Most programmes are more or less the same. D) Forget it! You’re sufficiently well-qualified as
you are.
E) First let me find out whether or not you are serious of purpose.
Rupert: Have you been following developments in Poland recently?
David: ____
Rupert: I want to send someone to the conference there on new political developments. Would you be interested? David: I most certainly would.
A) Are you referring to the recent parliamentary elections?
B) No. I’ve lost interest in what’s going on there. C) No. Why? Has something of note happened
there recently?
D) No. Keeping up with developments in the Balkans is as much as I can manage these days.
E) As a matter of fact I have. Why do you ask?
47. Mable: Tell us about your holiday. You went to the Galapagos islands, didn't you? Ursula: ____
Mable: What do you mean by that?
Ursula: Well, all the wild creatures, the sea lions for instance, were quite without fear and played around our feet.
A) That's right. And it was fascinating. The best was the wild life, which was not wild at all. B) Yes. They're a group of islands off the coast of
Ecuador.
C) Not really. We sailed past them but didn’t stop there to see the wild life.
D) Alright. I’ll tell you about it when I've collected some more information about the wild life there
E) I had planned to, but in the end the holiday had to be cancelled for various reasons.
48. Michael: How can a small television company compete against these commercial giants?
Rupert: ____ Michael: Go on.
Rupert: To start with, it should concentrate on quality, not quantity.
A) The figures this month show we’re making good progress.
B) Why not? Since there ere so many channels now, there's work for everyone.
C) It can’t. I should have thought that was obvious. It must do something different. D) There 's always a market for goods that are
reasonably priced.
E) If you are feeling like that, we can always declare ourselves bankrupt.
49. Andrew: Well, Miss Claremont is clearly the best qualified of all the applicants.
Molly: Yes. I know she is.
Andrew: Well? What’s worrying you then? Molly: ____
A) How about Miss Blake? She seemed pleasant enough.
B) I'm afraid she'll disrupt the team spirit we've built up.
C) She's quite charming. But she's well below average intelligence.
E) The advantages of increased productivity are rapidly becoming apparent.
50. Mary: Apart from the news and wild-life programmes, what else do you watch on TV? Philip: ____
Mary: I do agree, but occasionally there are some good discussions and some good plays. Philip: Perhaps. But most of the ones I have watched have been very boring.
A) I'd no idea you spent so much time watching TV.
B) Almost nothing. Do you?
C) Only the plays are worth watching, aren’t they?
D) If it weren’t for my mother I'd get rid of our TV.
E) Actually very little. There’s so much rubbish on at present.
51. Jenny: What are you reading? It's made you annoyed!
Norman: ____
Jenny: And presumably nothing is being done about it.
Norman: Nothing at all. But two superfluous sports centres are being constructed there. A) I was reading about the new inner city traffic
regulations.
B) Yes, I suppose it does. Actually more sad than annoyed.
C) True They’ve just caught some children of twelve taking drugs.
D) Indeed it has. The number of homeless people in the capital now exceeds 5,000 and continues to increase.
E) Precisely. It says every effort is being made to ensure that the children's every need is being met.
52. Interviewer: Tell me, what was it about our advertisement that appealed to you? Mr Bingley: ____
Interviewer: Why is that?
Mr Bingley: Because I have a lot of experience behind me and feel I still have a lot to offer; but I don't want full time employment any more.
A) Because you aren't asking for experience, just someone who is well-qualified.
B) Well, the salary is good.
C) The fact that you are employing people on a part-time basis
D) I'm not enjoying being retired, so I thought I'd get myself a job again.
E) The job description is close to what I've been doing for the last five years
53. Reader: I enjoyed reading your recent book on the Central Asian republics.
Author: I am glad to hear that. What is it that makes the book so enjoyable for you?
Reader: ____
Author: That is exactly right. I travelled extensively in these republics and observed them carefully.
A) I understand writing interestingly about less exotic countries is much harder.
B) Oh, the details. It's clear you're giving us first-hand information.
C) Unfortunately, most of the descriptions fail to get beneath the surface of events.
D) You seem to be somewhat prejudiced against their culture.
E) I wonder how relevant your arguments are to the social and political realities of these republics.
54. Tony: We are organizing a seminar next month for company executives.
Arthur: Good for you. What is it about? Tony: "Complexity in Business." We see businesses as complex systems, and recent research offers powerful new approaches to make them more robust and competitive. Arthur: ____
A) Some of the topics under discussion are of little interest to practitioners in global finance. B) I can't see how most companies will survive
the recession. Do you?
C) I am afraid certain measures will have to be introduced to make the company more efficient.
D) And also more adaptive to rapidly changing economic environments.
E) I think more economic research is needed to explain the causes of the current gloom throughout the business world.
55. John: Have you had a chance to take a look at my article?
Colleague: Yes, I have. On the whole, it is fine work, but...
John: ____
Colleague: Well, there are one or two discrepancies which need to be removed. A) I knew you would like it. I worked hard on it. B) There's something bothering you. Please tell
me frankly what it is.
C) I can see you are much impressed by it. D) I don't think you have grasped the core
argument in it.
56. Child: What is that little animal? Father: That little tiny lizard?
Child: You call it a lizard? Does it bite? Is it poisonous?
Father: ____
A) Shall I catch it for you? B) I have caught many of them. C) Certainly not: it's quite harmless. D) A lovely little thing, isn't it? E) Would you like to hold it?
57. Receptionist: Hi, Mr. Sullivan. Good to see you again.
Customer: Are you talking to me?
Receptionist: Of course, Mr. Sullivan. I'd recognize you anywhere. You haven't changed a bit!
Customer: ____
A) When did you get this job? Are you pleased with it?
B) I may forget names but I never forget a face. C) You look exhausted. You must have been
working hard recently.
D) This is my first time here. Is there a place nearby where I can get a map of the town? E) I am afraid you must have mistaken me for
someone else.
58. Professor: Gauguin was born in 1848 in Paris, and he was a self-taught artist.
Student: Sorry to interrupt you. What do you mean by "he was a self-taught artist"? Professor: I mean he didn't attend an art school for professional training: he began as an amateur painter and developed his own style through practice.
Student: _____
A) Which means that for some artists, art school training isn't essential?
B) You mean that he had a strong longing for the primitive?
C) That is to say, that he travelled a great deal in his early youth.
D) That explains why there is nothing individual in his style.
E) Therefore, his family suffered much hardship while he was away painting in the South Seas.
59. James: Do you think Miss Shange is really going to resign?
Peter: ____
James: Why do you say that?
Peter: It's time someone taught the boss a lesson.
A) I hardly think so. Everything will be forgotten by next week.
B) I have no idea. What do you think?
C) Haven't you heard? She has already resigned. D) I'm not quite sure. But, I certainly hope she
does.
E) Anyhow, she's making a lot of fuss about nothing.
60. Alan: When should we break the news to him?
Petricia: ____
Alan: I quite agree, so shall we say this evening?
Petricia: Agreed.
A) The sooner, the better in my opinion. B) Well, shall we say sometime tomorrow? C) We'd better wait a week or so.
D) Whenever you think best.
E) I thought the doctor had already told him.
61. Mr Fuller: Well, how did the shopping expedition go?
Mrs Fuller: Well, we bought some lovely things; but ...
Mr Fuller: ____
Mrs Fuller: Yes I'm afraid that's the case A) Then, why do you say "but"?
B) But what? I suppose you spent more than you intended to; is that it?
C) Well, then show me everything.
D) Was there any money left over for a new shirt for me?
E) You got back quite early considering you went with Mary.
62. Jill: We're collecting money for the cleaning lady.
Molly: Really? Why? Jill: ____
Molly: Oh, how lovely! Yes, of course, we must get a present for him.
A) I thought you know. Her husband is back in hospital and they are going to operate on him. B) She has been out of work a long while now
and really has some bad money problems. C) Haven't you heard? Her first grandson was
born last week.
D) Her purse was stolen last week; at least that's what she says.
E) I really don't know, either. But everyone seems to think we ought to.
63. Anne: I though Helen and Mary were good friends.
Anne: What happened then?
David: I don't know. But they are hardly on speaking terms now.
A) Yes, but Mary is rather a difficult person you know
B) Well, aren't they?
C) Oh, they are, but their interests are rather different.
D) They used to be. But not any longer E) They still are, aren't they?
64. Andrew: Have you read government's new report concerning health and safety
legislation?
James: Not yet. But I do intend to Andrew: ____
James: I'll let you know. It has certainly aroused a lot of interest.
A) I shouldn't bother. There is nothing of interest in it.
B) In that case I'll give you my copy
C) It's sort and to the point since it gives a full account of the causes of the problem. D) Then what did you think of the distinction
made between “risk” and “hazard”?
E) Yes, you should. I’ll be interested to hear what you think about it.
65. Laura: They are spending awful lot on advertising their new range of hair-care! David: ____
Laura: What? A poor product?
David: Yes; very often it does anyhow. A) Really? I hadn't noticed any.
B) I suppose they need to. There are so many hair-care products.
C) And you know what excessive advertising usually means, don't you?
D) Well, they haven't produced a new range for a long time.
E) They don't need to. Their products are well-known and much appreciated.
66. Andrew: Why, if inflation is falling, has the Bank of England raised interest rates? Gerald: ____
Andrew: Well, yes; I suppose that makes sense.
Gerald: And moreover, the present situation is such as to justify a small rise now.
A) I didn't realise it had. We'd better see what “The Financial Times” says about it.
B) Well, like you I can only make a guess; but it seems to me there is something odd going on. C) To tell you the truth, I'm pleased. There'll be a
bit more in my bank account by the end of the year.
D) Oh, it constantly goes up and down without apparently any good reason.
E) I suppose because it is concerned, not about present day inflation, but about what it will be two years ahead.
67. Martin: Their latest advertising campaign is scandalous.
Edward: Yes. But technically they are within the law.
Martin: ____
Edward: So do I. But there's nothing we can do about it.
A) I very much doubt it. In fact, I'm all for filing a complaint against them.
B) We can launch a similar campaign. C) Are you quite sure about that?
D) Still, I regard such tactics as completely unethical.
E) We must take some action. What do you suggest?
68. Jenny: How was the journey?
Brian: Quite pleasant, really. There was a gorgeous sunset.
Jenny: "Sunset," did you say? Brian Brian: ____
A) The sun sets later here than in the East. B) Yes. I rarely get the chance to see a sunset, so
I thoroughly enjoyed watching it
C) If you want a really good sunset, there have to be some clouds in the sky.
D) Yes. I find these short days and long nights extremely depressing.
E) I suppose I did. But I didn't really mean to. 69. Matthew: Did you go to the theatre last night to see Rod Davis' new play?
Carol: ____
Matthew: Why do you say that?
Carol: Well, I'd never heard of him before, so I wasn't expecting much.
A) Yes I did, And it was surprisingly good. B) No, My father suddenly arrived in town, so I
spent the evening with him.
C) Yes. And it was as boring as his previous play! D) No. I go tonight. And I'm looking forward to it. E) I couldn't go so I gave my ticket to my sister.
70. Adrian: Are you going to that cocktail party this evening?
Jennifer: Yes I am. It will be held in the garden, you know.
Adrian: ____
Jennifer: How true! I hadn't thought of that. A) Will you be going by car?
B) Are Jane and Mary coming too?
C) The Marsden still haven't decided whether to go or not.
D) That's nice. We won't be in a room full of smoke.
E) Let's go together. Can you come for me at 6 o'clock?
71. Marlin : I've been reading about naval activities during World War I.
Colin : ____
Marlin : Quite a lot! Did you know that British submarines sank nearly 1,000 ships in European waters alone?
Colin : No I didn't. That's quite an impressive figure.
A) Well, are you now an expert in these matters? B) Yes, I know that book; I'm not sure how
reliable the information is.
C) If you find it interesting pass it on to me when you've finished.
D) That's a subject I don't know much about. E) Well, what have you learned?
72. Mavis: How are you getting on with that book? Gertrude Stein is supposed to be difficult to read.
Pat : Let's say her style is unusual and you do need to get used to it.
Mavis : ____
Pat: Oh certainly. Her ideas are really very interesting and stimulating.
A) And how long does that take?
B) I suppose all good writers have their own individual style.
C) Well, in the end, is it worth all the effort? D) I don't think I'd enjoy her.
E) Does this special style of hers serve any useful purpose?
73. Mother: Should I send my little son to his grandmother's house as his brother Richard has the mumps?
Doctor: ____ Mother: Why not?
Doctor: Because you can't prevent him from getting the infection, you can only postpone It and the older he gets the more serious it is likely to be.
A) No, I really do not recommend such a course. B) Yes, I think that would be a very good idea. C) No I don't. He's probably already caught it
anyway.
D) You might as well let them both have it together.
E) It's not good to separate children when they are ill. They can be very supportive of each other.
74. Son: If you were my age, what sort of career would you choose?
Father: It seems to me that the electronics industry would be an extremely exciting area in which to work.
Son: ____
Father: More or less everything. It's behind what's going on in other Industries, from aerospace to telecommunications.
A) Is it a job for a researcher or a practical person?
B) Tell me about it.
C) Then what sort or a degree is required? D) Well, What does it involve?
E) How can I learn more about it?
75. Patrick: I see the controversy over the use of cameras to stop speeding continues. Ben: ____
Patrick: Well, some people reckon that visible cameras are more effective, others that hidden ones are.
Ben: Well, whenever I have been caught, it has been by hidden ones.
A) I think we need them. There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents. B) Something more than speed control is needed. C) Yes, and I expect it will go on doing so. Which
side are you on?
D) That's normal. Nobody wants them! E) I wasn't aware or it. What's happening? 76. Alison: What are you reading?
Brenda: An article on tulips. Apparently when a tulip is two-coloured, this is due to a virus disease.
Alison: ____ Brenda : So do I.
A) Really? How interesting! But actually I prefer the single-coloured ones.
B) How can they be sure of that?
C) I find that hard to believe. They are always coming up with preposterous ideas!
D) I suppose it could be. I've certainly noticed that they aren't as strong as the single-coloured ones.
E) That's a shame! Because really they are so lovely! Don't you agree?
77. Amy: They say that Monet spent two weeks in Madrid studying the paintings in the Prado and ate almost nothing the whole while.
Jane: Do you think that is true? Amy: ____
Jane: Maybe it is true. But one shouldn't believe all one hears and reads.
A) Really? His great works nearly all show a strong Spanish influence.
B) I don't know. That is what is alleged. Apparently, he hated Spanish food.
C) Obviously Spain attracted many painters throughout the 19th century.
D) I know that the Prado is one of the greatest museums in the world.
E) I didn't realize that you were so interested in Monet's paintings.
78. Gregory: Have you read much Thurber? Robert: I can't say that I have. But I seem to remember that he often illustrates his writings with drawings.
Gregory: ____
Robert: Yes. I remember now. There is apparently no detail, but they give a wonderful sense of movement.
A) True; and his drawings are strangely unsophisticated and even crude.
B) He must be about the only modern author to write fables,
C) There is an interesting blend of the comic and the serious in his writings.
D) Actually, he deserves to be far better known than he is,
E) I always thought you were more familiar with his works and those of his contemporaries,
79. Garth: What do you think of Caner's appointment?
Perry: I'm not sure. He can be very unscrupulous, you know.
Garth: ____
Perry: That's also true. I really don't know whether I'm pleased or not.
A) Why do you say that?
B) Quite frankly, I'm not looking forward to working under him. In fact I'm already scanning the newspapers for job opportunities.
C) Do you really think so? I've never seen that side of him.
D) That's true. But it makes a man like him to keep other men in order. Could be useful.
E) Did his appointment come as a surprise to you?
80. Mary: Do you know anything about Ithaca?
Trevor: ____ Mary: But was it?
Trevor: It could have been. Excavations support the supposition and so does the topography.
A) I can find it on the map for you.
B) Not much. Homer writes about it in “The Odysseus”.
C) A little. Traditionally, it's identified as the home of Odysseus.
D) Yes, I've been there a couple of times.
E) Quite a lot. What do you want to know about it?
81. Brian: What's on the agenda for the meeting?
Mark: The first item is books, text books. Brian: ____
Mark: Don't you remember? At the end of last semester several staff members complained that the present ones were out-of-date. A) Well, what about them?
B) That will take us a lot of time! C) How many items are there altogether? D) That reminds me, you haven't returned that
book I lent you.
E) We also need to talk about science books.
82. Mrs Fairbanks: How's your mother these days?
Mrs Curry: Oh, reasonably well, I suppose, considering her age.
Mrs Fairbanks: Has the arthritis cleared up then?
Mrs Curry: ____
A) No one really understands what causes rheumatoid arthritis.
B) No. And I really don't know how to help her cope. She may have to go into hospital. C) It's actually getting much worse and stops her
sleeping properly.
D) Not entirely. But it is certainly less troublesome now than when you saw her. E) Fatigue and exposure to cold and damp seem
to aggravate the condition.
83. Molly :
- The farmers along the Eastern Black Sea coast are complaining that growing tea is no longer economic. . .
Ralph :
- What do they mean by that? Molly :
- --- Ralph :
- These days just about everyone is in the same boat.
A) Of course, a dry season always affects them badly.
B) They mean they are working hard but not making any profit.
C) I suppose they are really complaining about the prices of fertilizers and insecticides.
D) In the shops, though, tea is really quite expensive.
E) They haven't had a really good crop for several years now.
84. Matthew :
- Well, what did you think of the last candidate?
Richard :
- He's easily the best of the ones we've interviewed.
Matthew : Richard :______
- Yes, he does. And after all, that's very high on our list of requirements.
A) Right. And he really does have a good command of spoken English.
B) Do you think so? I'm not quite sure myself.
C) Undoubtedly. But I had hoped we'd find someone more experienced in field work.
D) And how bad most of them were! E) Let's give him a try then. We really
need someone urgently. 85. Barry :
- Have you ever heard of the Bridge to Asia organization?
Cliff : - --- Barry:
- It's asking here for people to help developing countries in Asia by donating back issues of serious journals to help fill the empty library shelves there.
Cliff :
- What an excellent idea! I hope they get a good response.
A) It's run by a group of rather peculiar people. Avoid it!
B) Yes. It was closed down two weeks ago, and for a very good reason.
C) Can't say that I have. What does it do? D) Yes, I have. And I do not want to hear
any more about it.
E) The information they give there is not very reliable. Don't take it seriously.
86. Mrs Turner :
- How did the meeting go? Mr Turner : - ---
Mrs Turner :
- And is that due to your clever advertising techniques?
Mr Turner :
- I suppose it is. To some extent anyway.
A) Everyone's rather concerned because we're facing more competition than formerly.
B) Well enough. Actually, there wasn't much to discuss and the chairman wanted to keep it short.
C) It was a waste of time, as usual. There wasn't even anything of importance on the agenda.
D) Fine. Four out of the five new products on the market are really selling well. E) Remarkably well. It was as if everyone
had decided to be as agreeable as possible!
87. Kevin :
- Why does England import so many milk products? I'm sure she could be self-supporting.
Jenny : - --- Kevin :
- Oh. It's a question of you buy from me and I'll buy from you..
Jenny :
- Exactly. Agriculture is the world's largest industry and has to conform with the general industrial plan considered desirable.
A) Being self-supporting isn't necessarily an advantage.
B) Do you honestly think so? I doubt it. C) She could I suppose. But people like
variety and so foreign cheeses, for instance, are very popular.
D) Of course she could. But actually it might be cheaper to import.
E) Yes, she could. But it's a question of finding markets for her manufactured goods.
88. Mark :
- I see the servicemen who were ordered to stand on the decks of
their frigates during hydrogen-bomb tests in the Pacific some 10 years ago, are going to court about it. Jason :
- --- Mark :
- That their life expectancy has been reduced and that there is an unusually high rate of genetic disorders among their children. Jason :
- Well, if it is true, I certainly hope they win the case.
A) That's interesting. What do they claim? B) I can't remember the incident at all. C) People are always looking for easy ways
to get money.
D) Well, I suppose they may have a case. E) It won't be easy to prove, that's for
sure.
89. Sally :
- You know the old houses along the Bosphorus with their softly coloured wooden walls, actually enhance the views.
Mark :
- They do indeed! Not like the harsh white concrete ones that ruin so many coastlines.
Sally : - --- Mark : - No, let's not.
A) Please don't remind me of them. B) Let's make sure it's really safe, shall
we?
C) I'd like to live in a house like that. D) You know I could live here. I'll never
tire of the view
E) Oh, don't let's think about them!
90. Gwen :
- Apparently, Turkish textiles attracted a great deal of attention in Britain as far back as the 16th century.
Jennifer :
- I suppose it was the striking designs that attracted people.
Gwen : - ---
Jennifer :
- Yes, now I remember. The quality of the dyes was way ahead of anything in Europe.
A) That, too, of course; but the high quality production techniques were also admired.
B) Turkish woollen fabrics were known to be extremely soft and strong.
C) It was through the operas on Turkish themes that Europeans were first introduced to Turkish dress.
D) The paintings of certain Dutch artists are an important source of information about early Turkish carpet designs. E) At that time, many English merchants
were trading with Turkey. 91. David :
- Can you recommend a book on astronomy? Preferably well-illustrated and fairly elementary. Shop assistant :
- Oh certainly. Take a look at this one. David :
- ---
Shop assistant :
- Yes, indeed. And it's full of practical information too, even on the types of telescopes you can buy.
A) You don't regard this as a definitive guide to astronomy, do you?
B) I think you need to know a fair bit about astronomy before you can follow this!
C) Astronomy is evolving rapidly so one needs to up-date one's knowledge frequently.
D) Yes. It's certainly got plenty of fascinating photographs and diagrams and star maps.
E) I like the look of this. But what else do you have?
92. Wife :
- Why don't you stop complaining about your partners and set up in business on your own?
Husband :
- I'd love to! But it would be hard going for at least three years! Wife :
- --- Husband :
- That's a good point. Maybe, we shouldn't put it off any longer. A) I think we'd both be a lot happier.
What's worrying you?
B) What do you mean by that? That we'd be short of money?
C) I wouldn't mind that at all.
D) Then let's forget it! We can go on as we are.
E) We can cope with a bit of hardship now. Ten years hence it might not be so easy.
93. Reg :
- Have you read this new book on Isaac Newton that everyone's talking about? Harry : - --- Reg : - Why not? Harry :
- I gather it's not very scholarly and it's rather disparaging of Newton. A) I'm still only half-way through it. B) I really didn't know everyone was
talking about it!
C) No, I haven't. And I don't intend to, either.
D) I'm not surprised. But it won't be popular.
E) I gather it throws a new light on him; is that so?
94. Alice :
- Listen to this: "The constraints facing investors today are no more serious than yesterday - just more complex."
Bruce :
- Well, what does that mean? Alice :
- --- Bruce :
- Yes, it sounds like a typical advert. No meaning but dressed up beautifully in words.
A) I thought it would help you to decide how to invest your winnings!
B) I've no idea; I was just reading a part of a bank advert.
C) Nothing at all to me. Shall I go on and read some more to you?
D) I wish I had something to invest. E) Why do you ask?
